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2023-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens!

This lens delivers great results. It is heavy, solid and big. You will love it!

Adder89

2022-06-23T08:11:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lense to buy

Nice lense with good pictures quality.

YICHIA H.

2022-06-23T08:09:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lense to take pictures

Nice lense. Picture quality is very good

YICHIA H.

2021-12-04T08:40:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Image Quality

Came from using Sony 50mm F/1.8 What a big difference in weight and quality of the image. I rarely shoot wide open so having F/1.2 isn't a big deal. My main concern was image quality and sharpness. This lens has that checked off with ease. Great walk-around lens, I can do semi telephoto or environmental images. Added bonus of the aperture ring for video work.

SPENCER-MARC D.

2021-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Resolution on A7r ii is stunning

Bought this to complement my other prime lenses - the sharpness wide open is amazing. Whilst this is an expensive lens I made the purchase on the basis that it will suite the A7riv when I can afford to buy one.

Geo99

2021-04-30T09:06:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice bokeh

Most beautiful bokeh , very nice close ups footage

Alla C.

2021-02-26T09:05:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommend!

This is my second Zeiss 1.4 50mm prime; due to the weight (bit heavy side) I replaced with 1.8 55mm, but I had to go back to my old friend! I travel a lot; I use it with 7RIII and the duo is inseparable!! Superb sharpness from edge to edge; excellent in low light situations, and it is literally the best bokeh producing lens. Highly recommend!!

Stephen L.

2021-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A cracking lens in Manual mode!

This lens is a superb, quality, solid 50mm I use on the A7s3 to film. BUT, the eye autofocus on this lens is crazy jittery. I have adjusted all settings on camera but have come to two conclusions. Either this lens is in dire need of a Firmware upgrade to work with the new AF in the Sony A7s3 or I have a faulty lens, which I need to get tested by Sony. Lock down has stopped me from doing so but I will once I get the chance. That problem a side this lens is a solid 50mm!!!

Reel

2020-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

very noisy

i bought this lens, very expensive - the noise of the focusing motor makes it practically impossible to use for video

storm_33

2020-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Super Lens with a big flaw

I was so happy with this lens until 2/3's of the lens detached fell off and pulling out the two ribbon cables with no stress on the lens when it happened. I am so bummed this lens was incredible

Drift

2020-02-22T12:22:28

Rated 5 out of 5

You need this lens

One of the most awesome lenses I have owned. It will be my go to lens for portrait.

Kathy G.

2019-11-18T04:07:24

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have!! 50mm wonder lens!

Just what i was looking for! Solid build, beautiful predictable focus, nice clear photos, and beautiful easy to use lens. If you’re looking for the best 50mm for sony cameras… this is it. Definitely recommend implementing this lens into your arsenal of glass.

Virgilio G.

2019-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great prime lens!

I bought this 2 months ago and used it on my A7R2. It’s a great combination and deliver good picture quality at F1.4, great sharpness at focus center and bokeh at surrounding. Ease of manual f value adjustment while using A mode. Switching button between AF and MF on the lens is also very simple to reach. This is convenient while I want to use manual focus with less depth of field. This is definitely a heavy lens but really deliver great picture, which my 24-70mm F4 couldn’t compete at all.

KW78

2019-09-12T20:07:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharper than a blade!

I'm in love with this lens! The IQ and built quality are simply amazing. I use it with my A7III and it works flawlessly. Highly recommended. I was debating between this one and the 55mm (money wasn't an issue) and went with this one.

Ilja S.

2019-08-05T15:37:36

Rated 1 out of 5

Won't focus

I purchased this lens several months ago. I tried using it for baby pictures and had a very hard time getting it to focus. It would either hunt or just stick in an out of focus condition. I tried using it yesterday at a family photo shoot. Same issues. I switched to my trustworthy 24-70mm and had no problems. Not a fan of this thing. I am using a Sony a7r III.

JEFFREY B.

2019-07-31T01:01:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Stellar 50mm Option for Sony FE

This lens is exceptionally good and comes with "pixie dust" to add magic to your images.... ;) Seriously, it is a great option for the 50-ish focal length, and I prefer the IQ from this lens to that of the Sony Zeiss 55 1.8 which I also own. The lens is a bit heavy, though it is worth the excess weight to have the best tool for the job. Highly recommended!

JOHN P.

2019-05-19T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

loud motor, WHY AREN'T THERE ANY REVIEWS ABOUT IT

OK, so 1400 dollars lens right? right, should be made really well. I get it's big its large etc. but if it's supposedly the best on the market For Sony. should it not be silent AF. when it focuses, it makes a whirring noise.... like what, it should not make this noise, I called Sony and they told me that it shouldn't do this. however I went to my local camera shop and tried their lens, and it makes the same noise. so clearly it's just the lens, because it's moving so much heavy glass... put a better motor in it? like come on... so if you're looking for a dead silent focus this is not it.... aperture ring is also easily accidentally moved, which I find annoying

Elliotthowe

2019-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic image quality

I had my first shoot with this lens, along with my A7III and the images produced are absolutely beautiful. My model was over the moon with them. I would recommend this lens to any portrait photographer, whatever their experience.

Jodek

2019-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best of the best

I told myself i dont need sony zeiss 50mm F1.4 But I was wrong. My 29th E mount lenses got it this morning. I already own 50 mm f1.4 sigma emount 55 mm 1.8 ziess emount 50 mm f1.8 emount 50 mm f0.95 noc 50 mm f1.2 Voigtlander 50 mm f1.1 Voigtlander 50 mm f1.8 nikonD 50 mm f1.8 nikon #munkproduction #munkphotography

Munkproduction

2019-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

BEWARE OF COPY VARIATION AND SONY REPAIR PROCESS

Lens copy had extremely slow autofocus. Now in repair for the third time and still not returned.

a_caste

2019-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lens Gives True To Life Pictures & Video

I Just Purchased This Prime Lens And Found It To Be Brilliant For Creating Good Bokeh. I Will Be Using It Now For Stills & Video. Feels And Is Well Made

Les864

2018-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The perfect lens

Just rent this lens and try. There is nothing that I can say without look like a Sony ambassador (and I’m not). This lens is optically perfect and it has the magic, what else?

Filinat65

2018-12-23T23:05:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

Amazing quality lens and image quality

Alan D.

2018-12-05T14:33:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Best 50mm f1.4 I ever own

Before using Sony I was a Nikon shooter for 38 years. There are no 50mm f1.4 like the one made by Sony. Amazingly sharp, Super fast AF, well built. The only "negative" is that is is heavy when compared to the any other 50mm f1.4. If you are a Sony shooter, this is the lens to get.

David M.

2018-09-09T13:07:27

Rated 5 out of 5

A very good lens, especially if you only have a single Sony lens.

I have the Sony a7iii and this is us find a piece of glass as you’d ever want to own. The background bokeh is ethereal and in the front subject is razor sharp. This lens separates you from the rest!

Carlos H.

2018-09-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing !

Simply amazing. Sharp edge to edge. Zeiss coating helps you keep your contrast and colours intact !

lpwolford

2018-08-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Too heavy!

I bought this lens and it worked great with Sony A7iii, but returned it because it was too heavy along with the camera. I love Sony cameras...but the lens with bigger aperture are way too big and heavy. Could you make them a bit more portable? Thank you!!

emi2018

2018-07-19T19:29:16

Rated 5 out of 5

The Best 50!

I had to have this lens, it has amazing sharpness and bokeh. It’s built to last and has a nice feel on my a7lll. I had to save to get it and it's worth every dollar!!!

KERRY R.

2018-05-20T12:05:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens

A little heavy but the image quality is second to none

Nick T.

2018-05-08T09:50:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Stellar Sharpness and Detail

On the Sony a7Riii, this is one of the sharpest lenses I've ever had the pleasure to use. I primarily photograph landscapes, but I also particularly enjoy photographing derelict structures. Because I value sharpness and detail above most other considerations, for most of the pictures I take, I use a tripod and focus stack; in addition, many of my photographs are focus stacked panoramas using a panorama clamp. This lens has enabled me to obtain stellar results. I find the contrast very pleasing, with very little chromatic aberration if any at all, and easily corrected with software. Since this is the first normal lens I've used with any consistency in a long time (prior to that primarily using a primary wide-angle lense) it is opened up a new world of photographic possibilities for me. I also find myself much more likely to attempt handheld photos of both distant and closer subjects. It balances well on the camera body, and for handheld shots I find myself using a completely different (and to me easier and more comfortable) hand configuration than I did with an older and bulkier mirrored DSLR: the area between the first and second fingers on my left handle provides a cradle underneath the lens (which fits nicely because of the beveled nature of the lens as it meets the camera body) and my right hand uses the standard hand grip in the normal manner. Altogether, I am very happy with this lens, its' size does not provide the least impediment to my photography: I highly recommend it without reservation. (The accompanying photo is a 7 MB JPEG from an original 1.33 GB TIF)

David K.

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Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (Full Frame)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    1.48' / 45 cm

  • Focal Length

    50mm

  • Angle Of View

    47

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.4

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.15x

  • Filter Size

    72mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    12 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    11, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    3.29 x 4.25" (83.5 x 108 mm)

  • Weight

    1.71 lbs / 778 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • UPC Codes

    840014191772 | 027242896642 | 846431057448 | 840014139958 | 818795014078 | 735163165098 | 5060701180826 | 858617003002 | 606280654645 | 090729611779

12 Accessories for Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens - Bundle With 72mm Filter Kit, Flex Lens Shade, FocusShifter DSLR Follow Focus, Cleaning Kit, Lens Wrap, Lenscap Leash, lens Cleaner, Software Package

  • All Accessories (12)
  • Extended Warranty (4)
  • Filters (3)
  • Bags & Cases (2)
  • Lens Caps (2)
  • Cleaning Accessories (1)

About Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA

High-performance 50mm prime lens featuring a large F1.4 maximum aperture with outstanding contrast and resolution that are hallmarks of the ZEISS brand. The bright F1.4 maximum aperture offers excellent low light performance and adds to the 11-blade aperture and aspheric elements for gorgeous bokeh. 12 Elements in 9 Groups with two aspherical elements, including a high-precision AA (advanced aspherical) type and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, help maintain outstanding contrast and resolution right out to the image periphery. ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution.

• 50mm wide aperture Prime lens with ZEISS Planar design
• Center to corner sharpness with outstanding resolution
• Bright F1.4 maximum aperture with excellent low light performance
• 12 Elements in 9 Groups with Advanced Aspheric and ED glass
• ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution
• 11-blade aperture and aspheric elements for gorgeous bokeh
• Ring Drive SSM for fast, quiet and precise focusing
• Aperture ring with a selectable click ON/OFF switch
• AF/MF switch for direct auto/manual focus control
• Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability

50mm wide aperture Prime lens with ZEISS Planar design
High-performance 'normal' 50mm prime lens is the ideal focal length for most photographers. The bright F1.4 maximum aperture delivers excellent low-light performance and control over defocused backgrounds. A state-of-the-art optical design includes 12 Elements in 9 Groups with Advanced Aspheric and ED glass - reducing spherical aberration and distortion to an absolute minimum for a flat image plane that is consistent with the Planar name.

Center to corner sharpness with outstanding resolution
12 Elements in 9 Groups including Aspherical lens design which dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses.

Specially shaped "aspherical" elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. While ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings.

ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution
Coated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss - and this superb lens features the ZEISS T* (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces. The T* coating contributes to outstanding image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. Not simply applied to any lens - the T* symbol only appears on multi-element lenses in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path, therefore guaranteeing the highest quality.

11-blade circular aperture for gorgeous bokeh
When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This 'bokeh' effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocused points of light. Alpha lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.

Ring Drive SSM
Expect fast, quiet and precise focusing thanks to ring drive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) which ensures pinpoint focus by positioning the lens's heavy focusing group with impressive speed and precision.

Aperture ring with a selectable click ON/OFF switch
A responsive aperture ring offers positive action that will satisfy professional photographers and moviemakers alike. The aperture ring click stops can be switched on or off as required. "Off" is the preferred setting for moviemaking since it results in the least aperture operation noise. When "On" the ring provides tactile feedback that is useful when shooting stills.

AF/MF switch for direct auto/manual focus control
An AF/MF focus mode switch on the lens allows fast and easy control of switching between auto and manual focus without having to take your eye off your subject or having to go into menus.

Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability
Sealing at all joints minimizes the chance of dust and moisture intrusion for maximum reliability in the widest possible range of shooting conditions.

What's in the box:

  • Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens
  • Hood ALC-SH143
  • Front Cap ALC-F72S
  • Rear Cap ALC-R1EM
  • Case
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • <b> Bundle includes: </b>
  • 72mm Filter Kit (UV/CPl/ND)- Flex Lens Shade
  • FocusShifter DSLR Follow Focus
  • lens Cleaner
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Lens Wrap (19x19)
  • Lenscap Leash
  • Software Package (Includes Corel PaintShop Pro X9
  • Corel VideoStudio 9
  • Corel AfterShot 2 Pro
  • AutoFx Mystical Ultimate Bundle Gen 2
  • FileCenter Professional)